2001 Ford Expedition Problems and Recalls (550 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2001 Ford Expedition is Engine (23% of 550 owner reports). There are 9 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Engine — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 550 complaints · 9 recalls

What problems show up on the 2001 Ford Expedition?

125 of 550 filings named Engine (23% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Cruise / speed control (90 reports).

There are 9 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Airbags, Seat belts, Glass / wipers / cameras, and Lights. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2000 has 785 reports on file; this year has 550. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2001 Ford Expedition

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 9 campaigns on file below.
  2. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  3. Cruise / speed control. Test cruise control and ask about unintended-acceleration reports on this year.
  4. Electrical. Have a shop scan for stored codes and check battery, charging and any warning lights that stay on.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Engine. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Engine 125 complaints · 22.7% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 37
  • Fires 95
  • Injuries 59
  • Deaths 5
Compare with 2000 →
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Engine (ENGINE) appears in 125 of 550 owner complaints (22.7%) in this vehicle snapshot. Engine (ENGINE): 125 complaints, 22.7% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 1 crash reports 24 fire reports 125 · 22.7% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 90 complaints, 16.4% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 6 crash reports 41 fire reports 90 · 16.4% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 88 complaints, 16.0% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 23 fire reports 88 · 16.0% Tires (TIRES): 35 complaints, 6.4% of reports Tires (TIRES) 3 crash reports 35 · 6.4% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 32 complaints, 5.8% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 3 crash reports 32 · 5.8% Seat belts (SEAT BELTS): 31 complaints, 5.6% of reports Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 4 crash reports 1 fire reports 31 · 5.6% Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 25 complaints, 4.6% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 25 · 4.6% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 19 complaints, 3.5% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 3 crash reports 1 fire reports 19 · 3.5% Airbags (AIR BAGS): 15 complaints, 2.7% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 9 crash reports 2 fire reports 15 · 2.7% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 249 complaints, 45.3% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 18 crash reports 33 fire reports 249 · 45.3% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Engine (ENGINE) 125 22.7% 1 crashes · 24 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 90 16.4% 6 crashes · 41 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 88 16.0% 0 crashes · 23 fires
Tires (TIRES) 35 6.4% 3 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 32 5.8% 3 crashes · 0 fires
Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 31 5.6% 4 crashes · 1 fires
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 25 4.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 19 3.5% 3 crashes · 1 fires
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 15 2.7% 9 crashes · 2 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 249 45.3% 18 crashes · 33 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2000; the first recall shown was reported in Nov 2000. 2000-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2001-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2001-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2001-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2001-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2002-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2002-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2002-Q3: 11 owner reports 11 2002-Q4: 13 owner reports 13 2003-Q1: 15 owner reports 15 2003-Q2: 14 owner reports 14 2003-Q3: 9 owner reports 9 2003-Q4: 11 owner reports 11 2004-Q1: 10 owner reports 10 2004-Q2: 17 owner reports 17 2004-Q3: 14 owner reports 14 2004-Q4: 11 owner reports 11 2005-Q1: 19 owner reports 19 2005-Q2: 14 owner reports 14 2005-Q3: 21 owner reports 21 2005-Q4: 20 owner reports 20 2006-Q1: 16 owner reports 16 2006-Q2: 6 owner reports 6 2006-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2006-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2007-Q1: 17 owner reports 17 2007-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2007-Q3: 11 owner reports 11 2007-Q4: 12 owner reports 12 2008-Q1: 13 owner reports 13 2008-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2008-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2008-Q4: 10 owner reports 10 2009-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2009-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2009-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2009-Q4: 14 owner reports 14 2010-Q1: 13 owner reports 13 2010-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2010-Q3: 10 owner reports 10 2010-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2011-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2011-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2011-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2011-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2012-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2012-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2012-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2013-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2013-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2013-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2013-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2014-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2014-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2014-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2015-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2015-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2015-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2015-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2016-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2016-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2016-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2017-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2017-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2017-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2019-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2026-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2026-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Oct 2000 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 00V396000 ◆ Recall campaign 00V396000 Recall campaign 01V082000 ◆ Recall campaign 01V082000 Recall campaign 01V227001 ◆ Recall campaign 01V227001 Recall campaign 01V258000 ◆ Recall campaign 01V258000 Recall campaign 03V094000 ◆ Recall campaign 03V094000 Recall campaign 05V388000 ◆ Recall campaign 05V388000 Recall campaign 06E056000 ◆ Recall campaign 06E056000 Recall campaign 06E060000 ◆ Recall campaign 06E060000 Recall campaign 06E067000 ◆ Recall campaign 06E067000 Investigation RQ04011 ● Investigation RQ04011 Investigation EA05004 ● Investigation EA05004 Investigation EA05005 ● Investigation EA05005 Investigation PE05033 ● Investigation PE05033 Investigation DP05005 ● Investigation DP05005 Investigation EA05015 ● Investigation EA05015
  • Campaign 01V082000 was reported 19 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 01V258000 was reported 42 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 06E067000 was reported 1,338 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2000-Q4 Owner reports 1
2001-Q1 Owner reports 5
2001-Q2 Owner reports 5
2001-Q3 Owner reports 13
2001-Q4 Owner reports 6
2002-Q1 Owner reports 3
2002-Q2 Owner reports 12
2002-Q3 Owner reports 11
2002-Q4 Owner reports 13
2003-Q1 Owner reports 15
2003-Q2 Owner reports 14
2003-Q3 Owner reports 9
2003-Q4 Owner reports 11
2004-Q1 Owner reports 10
2004-Q2 Owner reports 17
2004-Q3 Owner reports 14
2004-Q4 Owner reports 11
2005-Q1 Owner reports 19
2005-Q2 Owner reports 14
2005-Q3 Owner reports 21
2005-Q4 Owner reports 20
2006-Q1 Owner reports 16
2006-Q2 Owner reports 6
2006-Q3 Owner reports 13
2006-Q4 Owner reports 4
2007-Q1 Owner reports 17
2007-Q2 Owner reports 5
2007-Q3 Owner reports 11
2007-Q4 Owner reports 12
2008-Q1 Owner reports 13
2008-Q2 Owner reports 9
2008-Q3 Owner reports 12
2008-Q4 Owner reports 10
2009-Q1 Owner reports 6
2009-Q2 Owner reports 5
2009-Q3 Owner reports 8
2009-Q4 Owner reports 14
2010-Q1 Owner reports 13
2010-Q2 Owner reports 9
2010-Q3 Owner reports 10
2010-Q4 Owner reports 9
2011-Q1 Owner reports 6
2011-Q2 Owner reports 9
2011-Q3 Owner reports 12
2011-Q4 Owner reports 5
2012-Q1 Owner reports 8
2012-Q2 Owner reports 2
2012-Q4 Owner reports 1
2013-Q1 Owner reports 2
2013-Q2 Owner reports 3
2013-Q3 Owner reports 7
2013-Q4 Owner reports 6
2014-Q1 Owner reports 4
2014-Q2 Owner reports 4
2014-Q3 Owner reports 1
2015-Q1 Owner reports 2
2015-Q2 Owner reports 3
2015-Q3 Owner reports 1
2015-Q4 Owner reports 2
2016-Q1 Owner reports 3
2016-Q2 Owner reports 1
2016-Q3 Owner reports 4
2017-Q1 Owner reports 1
2017-Q2 Owner reports 1
2017-Q3 Owner reports 3
2019-Q3 Owner reports 1
2020-Q1 Owner reports 2
2020-Q3 Owner reports 2
2020-Q4 Owner reports 1
2022-Q3 Owner reports 1
2023-Q1 Owner reports 1
2023-Q3 Owner reports 1
2024-Q2 Owner reports 2
2026-Q1 Owner reports 1
2026-Q3 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 00V396000
Recall campaign 1 01V082000
Recall campaign 1 01V227001
Recall campaign 1 01V258000
Recall campaign 1 03V094000
Recall campaign 1 05V388000
Recall campaign 1 06E056000
Recall campaign 1 06E060000
Recall campaign 1 06E067000
Defect investigation 1 RQ04011
Defect investigation 1 EA05004
Defect investigation 1 EA05005
Defect investigation 1 PE05033
Defect investigation 1 DP05005
Defect investigation 1 EA05015
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (9)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Airbags, Seat belts, Glass / wipers / cameras, and Lights.

  1. Recall campaign 00V396000

    Safety recall 00V396000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
    Remedy:
    OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH OWNER GUIDE INSERTS REVISED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES. CUSTOMERS WILL ALSO BE ADVISED THAT IF THEY PREFER, THEIR DEALER WILL AFFIX THE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 01V082000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION, OR A BURN INJURY.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 01V227001

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 01V258000

    Glass / wipers / cameras

    Report date
    Component:
    Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY)
    Consequence:
    LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 03V094000

    Safety recall 03V094000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 05V388000

    Safety recall 05V388000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
    Remedy:
    BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 06E056000

    Safety recall 06E056000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
    Remedy:
    UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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  8. Recall campaign 06E060000

    Safety recall 06E060000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
    Remedy:
    AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  9. Recall campaign 06E067000

    Lights

    Report date
    Component:
    Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
    Consequence:
    DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy:
    MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 7 of 550 complaints · page 1 of 22
2026-09-02Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL)
NHTSA ODI 11761739
CrashFireInjuryDeath
THe component was the speed control deactivation switch Manufacturer Recall Number 05S28 NHTSA Recall Number05V017000 Recall Status Recall Incomplete. It is unknown if the part is available for inspection but the vehicle is. The fire occurred while driving and left me stranded on the side of the road with five dogs, 2 hours away from home with no way of getting back. I had to find a hotel that allowed pets which was expensive and have been in said hotel starting August 25 through today, September 2. We are paid until tomorrow and I have exhausted all funds and resources. We will be without food, shelter, or teransportation. Yes the problemhas been confirmed by Santa Monica Lincoln Ford Dealership. The mechanic liason is Art Albrandt and can be reached at [XXX]. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than the mechanics at thew Ford Dealership No there was no warning prior to the incident. The vehicle was running just fine. ZThe vehicle caught fire en route to Los Angeles frim San Bernardino County. AAA came and towed the vehicle to a friend's house because it was very late, and towed to the dealership the following morning. I found the nearest pet friendly hotel because I had no way to transport my animals any distance. I waited two days before being told that a part that was needed was discontinuerd, and they would have to find it at a pick a part over the weekend. At this point I had exhaiusted all of my financial resources and had to borrow funds to keep us housed. That following monday I was toild that the problem, specifically the part, that was related to the recall had been fixed however the vehicle still did not run and because it was so old they did not have the equipment to further diagnose it and referred us to a nearby mechanic who could help us. So far we have been referred to 4 mechanics and none are willing to even look at it. I filed a complaint with Ford, case number [XXX]. I explained that the recg INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FO
2026-01-25Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11713268
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Air Bags did not deploy Impact directly to drivers side of vehicle the other car was going 55 MPH caused me the driver to hit my head on the window hard. I was informed the air bags should have deployed by officer on site.
2024-04-30Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11586111
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Front brake hose metal crimp completely rusted causing brake hose separation and failure. Design has rubber boot over crimp which actually retains moisture over many years. Boot may be intended to reduce stress at joint of metal to hose but actually enhanced failure mode. Drivers side came apart after minor bump during service, have photos of passenger side still intact but clearly fragile.
2024-04-11Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
NHTSA ODI 11582277
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Driver seatbelt- Randomly releases from buckle when driving. Happened about 3-4 times already.
2023-07-12STRUCTUREUnclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11531805
CrashFireInjuryDeath
On the second row seat, passenger side door will not open using the door handle with the child safety switch in lock or unlock position. It will open from the outside handle. This is a safety concern. In case accident happen or fire in the vehicle occurs, the second and third row passengers can not get out of the vehicle fast enough for their safety. This has not work for over a year now.
2023-01-23Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11503217
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Vehical burst into flames seems on passenger side under the hood...Had been parked all day. No one around or injured. Vehical is a total loss.
2022-08-31Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11482139
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I gave a friend a ride to Wal mart in my 2001 Expedition to buy some power steering fluid, luckily I parked over by the automotive section. I turned it off and waited in vehicle till he returned, about 7 or 8 minutes. I started the engine, grabbed the brake and dropped it in reverse when engine revved sending us backwards completely out of control with both feet on the brakes, spinning rear wheels and I turned ignition key off as quick as possible but violently slammed into a truck semitrailer only, parked alongside Wal mart tire shop. Completely totalled out the entire rear passenger liftback, taillights, tailgate, rear hatch window, left rear luever window, left tailpipe, tow hitch package and rear bumper. With only min. coverage, I'm now w/o a vehicle after completely replacing entire front and rear suspension, steering and tires plus alignment less than 6 months prior, with 275000 miles. Thank you very much Ford Motor Co. This was NOT an issue of driver error !.. I WILL find a way to legally hold you responsible for my loss, making FORD liable for repairing or replacing my vehicle ! This happened on Aug 29th, 2022 approx. 4pm at Wal mart property, in Ukiah, CA. 95482

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2001 Ford Expedition?

Owners named Engine most often — 125 of 550 reports (23%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2001 Ford Expedition?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Airbags, Seat belts, Glass / wipers / cameras, and Lights. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2001 Ford Expedition?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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